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Sneak Preview of LocalU Advanced Workshops Agendahttp://localu.org/blog/sneak-preview-localu-advanced-workshops-agenda/By Mary Bowling on Jan 06, 2017 03:33 pm Our next LocalU Advanced event will be in Seattle  in conjunction with MozCon Local. This will be the 3rd Local Search conference we've done with our friends at Moz and we trust it will be the best yet! DATES: February 27 & 28, 2017    VENUE & Hotel:  Hyatt Olive 8     TICKETS: Eventbrite We're still [...]The post Sneak Preview of LocalU Advanced Workshops Agenda appeared first on Local University.Read it! »Bricks & Mortar Stores Getting New Local 3 Pack Treatment at Google?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandingGoogleMapsYahooLocalSearch/~3/mwPxhrLyPk0/By Mike Blumenthal on Jan 06, 2017 12:35 pm It appears that Google is either broadly testing or perhaps rolling out (or maybe they did this last week and I missed it) a more visual 3 pack with fewer direct contact CTAs for bricks and mortar locations. It appears, at least for now that professionals like lawyers, doctors, insurance agents and service businesses like … Continue reading Bricks & Mortar Stores Getting New Local 3 Pack Treatment at Google? →     Read it! »The importance of local authenticityhttp://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/channel-local/~3/olIGOalAIqs/importance-local-authenticity-266865By Brian Smith on Jan 06, 2017 11:25 am When deciding which local businesses to patronize, consumers choose ones they know and trust. Columnist Brian Smith shares tips for marketers looking to help their businesses cultivate a strong image within their local communities.The post The importance of local authenticity appeared first on...Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.Read it! »  10 More Local Search Posts You May Have MissedHow To Redirect One Page Of A Website To A New Domain“Near Me” Local SEO Ranking FactorsWhy Do Lawyers Blog?Google Upgrades Mobile Restaurant Display with New FeaturesLocal SEO is about so much more than toolsIt’s 2017 Stop Spamming Your City/State in Your ContentThe fake information epidemic and how it will hurt local search in 2017Is There an SMB Analytics Market? And If So, What Should It Measure?Don’t just appeal to a local searcher’s wants or needs, focus on the journeyShould You Copy and Paste Your Online Reviews onto Your Site?